WOODLAWN CEMETERY
History
The Woodlawn Cemetery is in Section 23 of Toledo Township and located on South Elm Street.
The City of Toledo was platted in 1853 and the first burial in the Toledo Cemetery was in that same year. The Cemetery records say the first burial was in 1854. The original part of the cemetery was the southwest part which some believe had been a rural cemetery.
In 1900 One hundred dollars were appropriated by the town council toward defraying the expense of an iron fence on the west side of the cemetery. In 1911 at the head of the driveway opening into Woodlawn are the new gates of iron whose pillars and balustrades claim attention. On either side of the driveway stand posts of white concrete set 3 feet 6 inches below the grade line and stand 9 feet 3 inches above. On either side of the driveway are gates for pedestrians. Pillars support these gates. We are told 30 sacks of white cement and 60 sacks of Portland cement were used in these pillars.
November 8, 1906 the City Council plotted an addition of nearly four acres to Woodlawn. In 1910 three acres of land lying directly east of the present cemetery were purchased for $210. The addition east of the original cemetery were called Park Addition. In the 1900's an addition was made on the north side of the cemetery. In this section is part of the fifteen or more babies buried and a memorial part with only flat stones and a monument with "Praying Hands." A Utility shed was erected on the north side of this addition.
The Woodlawn Cemetery is in Section 23 of Toledo Township and located on South Elm Street.
The City of Toledo was platted in 1853 and the first burial in the Toledo Cemetery was in that same year. The Cemetery records say the first burial was in 1854. The original part of the cemetery was the southwest part which some believe had been a rural cemetery.
In 1900 One hundred dollars were appropriated by the town council toward defraying the expense of an iron fence on the west side of the cemetery. In 1911 at the head of the driveway opening into Woodlawn are the new gates of iron whose pillars and balustrades claim attention. On either side of the driveway stand posts of white concrete set 3 feet 6 inches below the grade line and stand 9 feet 3 inches above. On either side of the driveway are gates for pedestrians. Pillars support these gates. We are told 30 sacks of white cement and 60 sacks of Portland cement were used in these pillars.
November 8, 1906 the City Council plotted an addition of nearly four acres to Woodlawn. In 1910 three acres of land lying directly east of the present cemetery were purchased for $210. The addition east of the original cemetery were called Park Addition. In the 1900's an addition was made on the north side of the cemetery. In this section is part of the fifteen or more babies buried and a memorial part with only flat stones and a monument with "Praying Hands." A Utility shed was erected on the north side of this addition.
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All decorations and ornaments - including: shepherds canes, hearts, metal, wood, plastic, ceramic, plaques, flowers, glass, toys, and other decorations - shall be on a permanent concrete foundation, permanent vases or urns, and/or monument. Decorations will be removed and disposed of when left on the grass.
Decorations and ornaments may be on the lawn grass one week before Memorial Day through two weeks following Memorial Day. Live planting of flowers, small trees, shrubs, decorative wood chips, landscaping rock, and other items shall not be permitted on the grass or in the dirt by individuals or families. Anything that hinders mowing, trimming, and opening and closing of burials shall not be permitted on the grass or in the dirt. This will replace previous rules about decorations and plantings. These rules shall take effect beginning September 1, 2004. Call Toledo City Hall: 641-484-2160, for information regarding setting monuments. |
Burial Rates: Week Day: Saturday: Sunday/Holiday:
Full Burial $600.00 $800.00 $1,200.00 Cremation Burial $300.00 $500.00 $800.00 Babyland $150.00 $250.00 $400.00 Exhumation $500.00 $1,000.00 $1,200.00 Cemetery Lot Pricing Per Space: Babyland Space 36' : $300.00 Space 48' : $500.00 Transfer or Deed Fee: $25.00 |